Training Supervisor

TIMOTHY H. WANDER

**** ********* ***., *******, **** 50801

641-***-**** Residence 641-***-**** Cellular

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HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS

• 19+ years in Production/Manufacturing Management with the ability to delivery on-time, top-quality results and products through solid leadership skills and focus on optimal performance.

• Take charge and disciplined approach to root cause problem solving.

• Organization and continual restructure of work units and processes to ensure business objectives are met.

• Set expectations through personal example, positive and productive interactions with all team members based on an atmosphere of learning and participation.

• Facilitate team resolution of production, waste reduction and quality issues for plant continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead supervisor for streamlining communication processes and decision making.

• Focus on reducing defects to internal and external customers to increase efficiency of on-time delivery.

• Computer skills include: SAP, Kronos, WMS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wellman Dynamics/Fansteel, Creston, Iowa – Core Room Supervisor 10/10 - present

Manufacturer of Aluminum and Magnesium castings for Defense and Aerospace industry.

• Supervise and oversee 60 union employees in an ISO9001/2 environment.

• Responsible for Core Room production scheduling, while managing multiple machines and processes.

• Ensure Safety, Quality, and Production through on-going training and daily communication with employees.

• Champion of 5S initiatives and Lean Implementation for department.

Key Accomplishments:

• Improved safety incidents to less than 3 events per month from an average of 7 incidents per month.

• Streamlined communication of Safety, Quality and Performance issues

• Improved productivity 12% from 10/10 through 07/11.

• Organized storage of core boxes and work cells.

• Fostered continuous improvement projects from direct involvement with employees.

ABB, Inc., Jefferson City, Missouri - Coil Winding/Component Supervisor 04/07 – 10/10

Manufacturer of Power Distribution Transformers for commercial and residential applications (10-2500 Kva Transformers)

• Supervise and oversee 50 union employees in an ISO9001 environment.

• Create and implement performance standards for insulation operators and optimized insulation slitter schedule for stock out reduction.

• Utilize the use of digital caliper to reduce impedance failures and identify suspect designs.

• Implement corporate safety program through increased awareness through Near miss reporting, counseling and training.

• Responsible for quarterly ISO audit to ensure all operations were in compliance with procedure and safety guidelines.

Key Accomplishments:

• Increased Coil Winding productivity by 6% in 2009 through ongoing training and accountability.

• Reduced set up time for a 3% productivity increase on small Kva machines.

• Reduced mold set up times on large Kva machines by 10%.

• Maintained excellent 5S scores.

• Consistently rated as a “Superior Performer” annually.

Conn-Selmer, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana – Production Supervisor 07/05 – 02/07

Manufacturer of well-known instruments for wholesale dealers and private professional players.

• Led 40 union employees in the production of well-known trumpets, trombones, saxophones and clarinets through training, communication and example.

• Oversaw all performance of the Punch Press, Bell Make, Piston Make and Machine Departments.

• Developed work flow processes, work cell set up and training programs for lean manufacturing.

• Set expectations through personal example, positive and productive interactions with members of the team based on an atmosphere of learning and participation.

• Enhanced productivity through process improvements and eliminating waste.

• Provided disciplined enforcement of labor contract, efficiency standards and off-standard payroll situations.

TIMOTHY H. WANDER

1922 Beechwood Ave., Creston, Iowa 50801

641-***-**** Residence 641-***-**** Cellular

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

• Facilitated team resolution of production and quality issues for continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Accomplishments:

• Ran several continuous improvement initiatives where production flow improved and training to personnel allowed an increase in working knowledge of lean processes and concepts.

• Scheduled production and labor resources to meet requirements achieving 90% or better efficiency across departments.

• Developed personal tracking tools for performance and quality goals.

Tech Data Corporation, South Bend, Indiana – Parcel Packaging Shipping Supervisor 11/03 – 06/05

Master Distributor of computers and computer related products (hardware, software and accessories) to both consumers and companies.

• Supervised and coordinated the national on-time delivery of 8,000 to 10,000 packages daily.

• Supervised a staff of 40 employees and 3 Leads.

• Implemented 5S program for effective functioning and organization of work cells.

• Directed the focus and development of Leads responsibility to complete daily tasks through revamping position descriptions.

• Implemented production improvements through accountability and quality training.

• Oversaw inventory valuing an average of $45M.

Key Accomplishments:

• Exceeded customer shipping requirements at 99.65%.

• Redesigned workload and staffing for efficient flow of production based upon priority requirements and volume needs.

FORMER EXPERIENCE

Summit Polymers – Syntech Plant, Sturgis, Michigan – Production Supervisor - 6 years

Automotive supplier of interior components in a QS 9000 and ISO 14001 environment.

• Led 30 non-union employees in secondary operations of assembly, decoration, inspection and packaging for

the Finishing Department.

• Utilized certified training techniques to ensure product quality and labor productivity with less than 1% staff turnover.

• Decreased internal and external defects and increased on-time delivery of goods and services to 98%.

• Increased output 50% through accountability, scrap reduction training and provided training tools.

• Implemented error proofing checklist for assembly fixtures.

• Participated on 3 Kaizen teams and received monetary recognition for a continuous improvement idea.

• ISO 14001 Auditor for quarterly plant audits.

• Specialize in Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS), AQQP, APQP, SPC and other additional leadership skills training.

• Served as Lead Supervisor for off-shift operations.

Service Merchandise, Mishawka, Indiana – Warehouse Manager – 7 years

• Oversaw daily inventory control and analysis, and management of shipping and receiving operations.

• Achieved 50% reduction in defective inventory costs ‘lowest shrink’ and ‘not for sale’ percentage in first year of management.

• Experienced steady promotions which allowed me to travel to other stores and work with management and staff to assist in operational procedures and troubleshoot business practices.

• Coordinated a store closure which required extensive coordination of personnel, material and logistics.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

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